UC Merced advanced to the CCAA semifinals with a 1-0 overtime win over Cal State Monterey Bay in the program’s first CCAA Tournament match. Jocelin Roa scored the golden goal in the 94th minute, finishing a move started by Jacqueline Tamayo and Zamaya Rivera. The Bobcats controlled much of the game and will face top-seeded Cal Poly Pomona next.

By the Numbers
  • Final score: UC Merced 1, Cal State Monterey Bay 0
  • Roa: 12 goals and 7 game-winning goals this season
  • UC Merced outshot CSUMB 19-7 and led 7-2 in corner kicks
  • Alicia Lepe made 4 saves for her 10th shutout of the season and 29th of her career
Yes, But

Despite UC Merced’s territorial edge, the game remained scoreless through regulation. CSUMB had a late first-half free kick and a one-on-one chance in the 76th minute, but neither produced a goal.

What's Next

UC Merced visits top-seeded Cal Poly Pomona in the CCAA semifinals on Thursday, Nov. 5. Kickoff is set for 4 p.m. at Kellogg Stadium in Pomona.

Bottom Line

Roa’s overtime finish delivered a milestone tournament win—and sent the Bobcats into their next round with their leading scorer in top form.